Mehmet Konsan Group of Companies — operating under the brands Hydrotime Hydraulic, Poltime Elevator, and Polcast Casting — has made significant investments in its production infrastructure in recent years. We spoke with Muhteşem Polat, General Manager of Hydrotime Hydraulic, which supplies hydraulic pumps and gearboxes to almost the entire world, about the company’s success story.
What is the founding story of Hydrotime? What were the main reasons that led you into this sector?
Hydrotime Hydraulic is a well-established brand operating under Mehmet Konsan Ltd. Şti., which was founded in 1982. During its early years, our company focused on manufacturing hydraulic machinery, and between 1982 and 1996, we further developed our production expertise and expanded into the manufacturing of hydraulic pumps and gearboxes. Under the leadership of Muhteşem Polat, who took over management after Mehmet Polat, who served as General Manager until 2006, significant investments have been made particularly in R&D and export activities. Thanks to this vision, Hydrotime Hydraulic has become a strong international brand exporting to 67 countries today. As Mehmet Konsan Group of Companies, with our brands Hydrotime Hydraulic, Poltime Elevator, and Polcast Casting, we continue to grow through investments in our production infrastructure. As of 2026, our production area has reached 16,000 square meters. Within the scope of our planned new investments, we aim to move into a modern production complex covering a total area of 30,000 square meters.
Through these investments, we seek to further increase our production capacity, technological infrastructure, In today’s competitive conditions, what are the core values that position your company differently and make you a “preferred brand”? One of the most important factors that differentiate us in the sector is our product quality, customer-oriented service approach, and strong after-sales support. In the hydraulic equipment we manufacture, we prioritize durability, performance, and long service life, while aiming to offer not only products but also trust to our customers. The importance we place on customer satisfaction is directly reflected in our after-sales service processes. Our fast warranty solutions, technical support services, and sustainable communication with customers strengthen the trust in our brand. In addition, thanks to our fast delivery advantage and wide product range, we can quickly provide solutions for the needs of different industries.
Could you provide information about your production infrastructure and use of technology? What innovations are you implementing to increase efficiency and quality?
As Hydrotime Hydraulic, we operate with an infrastructure centered on quality, sustainability, and efficiency in our production processes. Thanks to our modern production equipment and precision machining technologies, we provide high durability and reliability standards in hydraulic system components. Digital tracking systems, quality control stages, and testing procedures are actively used throughout our production processes. In particular, we apply detailed inspection procedures at every stage of production to ensure consistent product performance. To improve efficiency and quality, we continuously follow new production technologies and carry out process improvement activities. Through our R&Doriented approach, we continue to develop longerlasting, high-performance hydraulic solutions tailored to customer needs.
In which export markets are you strongest? Which new countries do you see as having strong growth potential?
As Hydrotime Hydraulic, we currently export to 67 countries. We have a strong and sustainable customer network especially in Asia and the Middle East. In addition, our brand awareness is steadily increasing in Europe, North Africa, and the Turkic Republics. In terms of growth potential, we are closely following the African market, Eastern Europe, and South America. Developments in infrastructure, logistics, and heavy vehicle industries in these regions are increasing the demand for hydraulic systems. In line with this, we are focusing both on expanding our distributor network and establishing local partnerships.
What kind of roadmap are you following regarding sustainability and environmentally friendly production?
At Hydrotime Hydraulic, we see sustainability not only as a production approach but also as a long-term responsibility. In this direction, we attach importance to the efficient use of resources, energy saving, and waste management in our production processes. While improving quality in production, we also aim to reduce environmental impacts. By developing longlasting and durable products, we contribute to both economic and environmental sustainability. At the same time, we are carrying out studies to minimize energy consumption by using efficiency-oriented technologies in our production processes.
How have rising costs, supply chain issues, and global developments in the industry affected your operations? How did you adapt to this process?
In recent years, we have closely felt the effects of rising costs, raw material supply challenges, and logistics issues that have impacted the entire world. In particular, longer supply times and increasing foreign currency-based costs have made it necessary to act more flexibly and strategically in production planning. During this process, we managed to maintain operational continuity thanks to strong inventory management, alternative supplier networks, and our planned production approach. At the same time, we focused on controlling costs by prioritizing investments that would make our production processes more efficient.
Finally, where do you see your company in both Türkiye and the global market in the coming years? What are your new investments, partnerships, or target projects?
Our goal is not only to be one of the leading brands in Türkiye’s hydraulic sector but also to achieve a stronger and more sustainable position in the global market. We aim to increase our brand awareness in the countries we export to, establish new distributorship networks, and develop long-term partnerships. In the coming period, alongside investments aimed at increasing our production capacity, we plan to focus more heavily on R&D and technology-oriented projects. We will continue to place innovation at the center of our production processes in order to develop more efficient, durable products tailored to customer needs. At the same time, by entering new markets, we aim to build a more active presence especially in Africa, South America, and Europe. As Hydrotime, we seek to strengthen our quality approach and engineering expertise on a global scale while representing the power of Turkish manufacturing more strongly in the international arena.
